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Croatia – Health Service

Croatia operates a compulsory social health insurance scheme administered by the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) that encompasses all legal residents. Funding flows primarily from payroll contributions, and the scheme grants broad access to public medical services. Expats who gain

Croatia – Health Risks, Inoculations, Vaccinations, and Health Certificates

Croatia is a safe, modern European Union member state where no vaccinations are required for entry. Nevertheless, expats planning to relocate there should familiarise themselves with tick-borne diseases, localised vector hazards, and the need to keep standard immunisations up to

Croatia – Health Issues

Croatia offers a relatively welcoming and safe environment for newcomers, but those considering relocation should familiarise themselves with the country’s key public health challenges. The disease burden is dominated by non-communicable conditions — especially heart disease, cancer, and obesity. In

Croatia – Health Insurance

Health insurance in Croatia is compulsory for nearly all people with legal residency in the country. The public scheme, referred to as obvezno, is managed by the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) and functions according to a social insurance model

Croatia – Finding Property to Rent

Foreign nationals of any background are free to rent property in Croatia, and while the overall process is manageable, the market can be fiercely competitive — particularly in Zagreb, Split, and cities along the Adriatic coast. Rental listings are spread

Croatia – Finding Property to Buy

Purchasing property in Croatia as an overseas buyer follows a recognisable path, yet it comes with several distinctive features that set it apart from other European markets. Most buyers work through a licensed estate agent who commonly acts for both

Croatia – Finding Employment

Securing employment in Croatia has become increasingly realistic for foreign nationals, driven by persistent labour shortages across construction, tourism, IT, and healthcare. Citizens of EU/EEA member states may work without any special authorisation, whereas nationals from outside the EU must

Croatia – Employment Terms and Conditions

Croatia’s labour framework is established by the Labour Act (Zakon o radu), which is closely aligned with EU directives and sets a comprehensive floor of protections covering every worker — foreign nationals included. The system addresses standard hours, minimum wage

Croatia – Emergencies

Croatia uses 112 as its single universal emergency number, giving callers immediate access to all emergency services — ambulance, police, and fire brigade — at no cost from any telephone. Individual national numbers also exist for each service. While public

Croatia – Elderly Care

Croatia’s elderly care system is an evolving, mixed model that combines deep-rooted family-oriented traditions with state-funded social services and an expanding private sector. Although the government provides some residential and home-based care support, publicly funded long-term care is underfunded relative